The contest runs April 20 through June 8 this year. It's the 14th annual year for the contest.

“We know there are a lot of really great tenderloin sandwiches out there and we want to know about them,” said Kelsey Sutter, IPPA marketing and program director in a news release. “We want all tenderloin enthusiasts to get involved and rally around their favorite; make our job picking 2016’s best really difficult!"

The winning restaurant will receive $500 and a plaque to display in the restaurant and statewide publicity.